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Fine Art Crater

Cadogan Tate
South San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Lawrence Fine Art Services (part of the Cadogan Tate Group) has an exciting opportunity for a Fine Art Crater for Art Crating to work in our crate shop. The essential function of this role is to assist the Crating Manager in building crates to specific measurements for decorative arts, fine art and antiquities. To work on all aspects of the packing of decorative arts, fine art and antiquities. To assist the Crating Manager with the production line of the crate shop.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Build crates, following the instructions of the Crating & Packing Manager
  • Handle and pack decorative arts, fine art and antiquities, as well as other personal effects efficiently
  • Ensure all items are packed proficiently to reduce the risk of breakages at all times
  • Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storage
  • Handle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for items as needed
  • Proper handling of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antiquities and fine furniture
  • Ensure the correct paperwork / labelling is assigned to each crate / item
  • Place orders for crating supplies, such as lumber, etc.
  • Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job
  • Adhere to all required safety procedures, in line with company and OSHA guidance
  • Ensure crate shop is well maintained, organized and tidy at the end of each day
  • Training lower grade art handlers when required
  • Assist with installation projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience :

  • High school diploma / GED required
  • Three years of experience in woodwork / carpentry and crate building
  • Three years of experience in the art handling industry; packing, handling and installing on a local and interstate basis
  • Three years of logistical, warehousing and moving experience
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Impeccable communication and multitasking skills
  • Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork and condition reporting
  • Team player, able to work with all levels of staff in a dynamic environment
  • Comfortable in a results-driven workplace
  • Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary logistics equipment
  • Ability to safely lift 70 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight on a daily basis without damage to object or person, including the ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart
  • Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach overhead
  • Benefits and Other Info :

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Competitive PTO package
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